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Posted: 21-Jun-24
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Internal Number: 250701
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
The newly established research lab of Dr. Herman Fung in the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) and the Life Sciences Institute (LSI), University of Michigan, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to explore human structural cell biology together using cryo-EM and cryo-ET with a focus on chromatin and nuclear structures during development (www.lsi.umich.edu/science/our-labs/herman-fung-lab).
Qualified applicants will have experience in cell, structural or computational biology and a passion for applying and/or developing diverse tools for understanding gene regulatory mechanisms in differentiating cells in vitro and in situ.
The CDB and LSI offer an excellent environment for interdisciplinary stem cell research with exceptional cryo-EM/ET capabilities, including two Titan Krios, a Talos Artica, a Glacios, a cryo-Stellaris confocal microscope, and a PRIMO system. The Fung lab has extensive expertise in developing correlative cryo-ET workflows, and combining X-ray crystallography, single-particle cryo-EM, biochemistry and biophysics to dissect protein-nucleic acid systems.
You will stand at the forefront of chromatin research, using cutting-edge structural and cell biology to understand chromatin structure. You will lead your own interdisciplinary project within a diverse team of experimental and computational biologists. You will have a shared responsibility for fostering a positive, collaborative working culture within the group.
- Ph.D. in cell biology, structural biology, computational biology, or related discipline
- Independent work ethic and readiness to work at the interface of disciplines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in at least one of the following is preferred:
- Experience in cell biology, gene editing and light microscopy
- Experience in recombinant protein production
- Experience in single-particle cryo-EM and/or cryo-ET workflows
- Experience in image processing and/or biostatics
Why Join Our Team?
- Be part of something new in the vibrant, diverse community of the University of Michigan
- Perform leading interdisciplinary research to advance science and improve human health
- Enjoy excellent fellowship and professional development opportunities
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